Mark your calendars for the following dates:

Thursday, July 20th – 7:00 PM Board of Education Meeting

Lead Testing Update

On April 20, 2017, a letter was sent to the Little Silver School District Community regarding lead testing (see http://www.littlesilverschools.org/uploads/2/3/8/5/23851278/lead_testing_results_april_2017__3_.pdf). In accordance with the Department of Education regulations, school districts must implement immediate remedial measures for any drinking water outlet with a result greater than the action level of 15 µg/l (parts per billion [ppb]). The results revealed that the food preparation sink in the Markham Place Teachers’ Lounge as well as four Point Road classrooms (Mr. Hance; Mrs. Zusack/Mrs. Capone; Mrs. Cuffari; and Ms. Dunne) tested below the desired level established by the US Environmental Protection Agency for lead in drinking water (15 µg/l [ppb]). Therefore, one teacher location and four classroom locations were of concern. On Friday, May 26th, two of the faucets were replaced. During the week of May 29-June 2nd the remaining three faucets were replaced. Those locations were retested during the week of June 5th. The results are as follows:

Substitute Teachers Wanted!

​Little Silver is seeking substitute teachers. Applicants need not be teacher certified. If you have 60 college credits and are interested in becoming a substitute teacher, please contact Karin Eberhardt at [email protected] or call 732-741-2188 to obtain paperwork to file for a substitute teacher's credential.

Little Silver Schools offers Summer Music Camp to middle school students

​The middle school music teachers, Mrs. Bennett & Ms. Brush will be offering seven, 60-minute small group lessons, plus a concert this August for students entering 5th-8th grade interested in summer band, choir, or orchestra lessons. Specifically, lessons will be offered on: (Week 1) August 21st-24th (Monday through Thursday) for $120; (Week 2) August 28th-30th (Monday through Wednesday) for $90 or both weeks for $190. The timeframe includes: 8:00-9:00 – Summer Band; 9:00-10:00 – Summer Choir; 10:00-11:00 Summer Orchestra. Please register online under the Parent Link (Event Sign Up) on the district web page http://www.littlesilverschools.org/event-sign-up.html Checks can be made payable to the Little Silver Board of Education.

Annual Parent Satisfaction Survey

​Each year, we seek parent feedback by distributing a Parent Satisfaction Survey. The brief survey, based on the 2016-17 school year, will take less than five minutes to complete and will help to inform our decision-making. Further, the “Did You Know” section of the monthly Spotlight has been used as a vehicle to address concerns presented in the comment section of the survey. Please click on the button below to take the survey.

The Little Silver Board of Education Recognizes Student Achievement

​During the June 13th BOE meeting, the Little Silver Board of Education recognized two Markham Place achievements including: the Monmouth County Curriculum Consortium (MC3) Grant recipients (Helping Hands Students) as well as the “NJ Rich in History” Media Contest winners. The children in the Helping Hands Club created a video for to apply for a $500 grant to use for gift cards for local businesses in the community (Gianni's, CVS, Olivia’s, Acme, Carvel, Grandma's bagels, Walgreens, Felicia's, China Garden etc.). The students used the gift cards to practice functional life skills, social skills and pre-vocational skills in our town. Congratulations to: Cara Callinan, Nate Cooper, Valentina Gomez, Sarah Rooy, and Cooper Scott. In terms of the “NJ Rich in History” Media Contest winners, during Mrs. Lynch’s n4th marking period computer class, students in grades 6-8 were given the opportunity to enter a media contest. Students were to create an electronic poster to educate travelers about New Jersey’s history, historical figures, natural resources, or beauty. The top ten entries were to be displayed on all screens in rest areas along the NJ Turnpike, the Garden State Parkway, and the Atlantic City Expressway for one week at a time, 24 hours a day. Top entries were selected based on content, originality, and design. Markham Place School swept the contest winning nine of the ten top prizes. Winners included:

Did you know that the student achievement is recognized by the Board of Education throughout every year at various BOE meetings?

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As Superintendent of Little Silver Schools District I am committed to preparing your children for their future, not for our past. Children continue to excel and thrive when they are given opportunities to explore and learn through exceptional instruction in a warm, nurturing environment.

Mission Statement:In partnership with families and community, the Little Silver Borough Public School District is invested in continued excellence by inspiring critical thinking, fostering intellectual curiosity, and promoting acceptance of individuals, allowing children to achieve their full potential as responsible, contributing citizens of an ever-changing global community.